The world of politics occasionally takes some surprising turns. One such turn that is taking place this week is the fact that the mainstream media seems to have finally realized that something wrong happened in Benghazi, that it had nothing to do with a spontaneous protest over a video no one ever saw, and that members of the Obama administration lied about their response to the attack. One would get the impression that a sudden outbreak of journalism had infected the Washington press corps, but I suspect that is not the case.

Look Out Hillary, Here Comes the Benghazi Bus
The world of politics occasionally takes some surprising turns. One such turn that is taking place this week is the fact that the mainstream media seems to have finally realized that something wrong happened in Benghazi, that it had nothing to do with a spontaneous protest over a video no one ever saw, and that members of the Obama administration lied about their response to the attack. One would get the impression that a sudden outbreak of journalism had infected the Washington press corps, but I suspect that is not the case.

The first thing that makes me suspicious about the new revelations that are coming out is the press conference in which Ed Henry of Fox News asked the President about claims that witnesses were being threatened. Did anyone notice that Obama called on Ed Henry from Fox News for the first question? Okay, thats not earth shattering, but it gave Ed Henry the opportunity to pose the question regarding the Benghazi witness intimidation, and it gave Obama a perfect opportunity to deny any knowledge of it.

White House spokesman Jay Carney, when asked about the allegations, responded by asserting that the attacks happened a long time ago and stumbled over a weak excuse that the Republicans were just playing politics. While I am not a fan of Jay Carney, it did surprise me to hear how poorly he handled the issue.

Now it seems that as the witnesses are coming forward, members of the news media have awakened from their Obama induced trances and are actually reporting their testimony. It is surprising and refreshing to see them actually reporting news that appears to cast a negative light on the Obama administration. Unless you knew otherwise, you might get the impression that the media has finally turned on Obama and is willing to report the news and let the chips fall where they may.

Or maybe not.

We really need to look at the big picture. If you will remember, this attack took place on September 11, 2012 during the presidential election. Had this story been thoroughly investigated and reported on at the time it may well have changed the elections outcome, so needless to say there was no chance that would happen. The election is over now, and the details are beginning to come out, but the willingness of the media to report on it is still surprising. It is my belief that they know these revelations will not implicate Obama, but others are not going to be so fortunate.

One very important thing to consider in this is that there are currently two Democrats who have indicated they might run for president in 2016, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. As it stands, Clinton appears to be in the best position to win the nomination. It is no secret however, that there is little love lost between Clinton and Obama. This brings up the possibility that some old-fashioned Chicago style politics is at hand.

I have my doubts that Barack Obama is very excited at the prospect of Hillary Clinton taking over the reins at the end of his second term. He knows her well enough to know that she has her own agenda and isnt likely to make it a priority to continue with his. Joe Biden, on the other hand, isnt bright enough to develop his own agenda and would be more than happy to continue on the current path. After eight years of training under Obama, he would most certainly be Obamas choice. I could be completely off-base, but it looks to me that Obama is preparing to throw Hillary under the bus to clear the way for Biden in 2016.

I wonder if this was the whole idea? Promise Hillary et. al that 2016 slot and a SoS position, etc. Then drop the bus on her? It would have kept the Clinton minions off his case for 2008-2000now, and there wouldn't a thing she could do about it? now, John Kerry says the State Dept will help in any way with the investigation and it makes you wonder if Kerry is going to get the 2016 nod but helping Obama railroad Hillary and Co?

just thinking out loud.

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posted on 05/11/2013 1:11:12 PM PDT
by IllumiNaughtyByNature
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They already ran Patreaus out of town on a rail, they likely rolled out that scandal that had been on ice due to his objections over Benghazi talking points. They can’t blame him. What’s he got to lose excoriating them back.

Otherwise, Obama has the entire media; and, Hillary has Geraldo Rivera. Granted, Geraldo has one impressive mustache, but not enough to shield Hillary.

If the establishment media (NYT, WashPost) turn on Hillary it will be a big surprise and a hint that TPTB have already selected someone else for 2016 (maybe Hilly's mysterious health and, ahem, sexuality problems are not going to allow her to run. Could be she was in bed with Huma when the 3AM phone call came, since she never responded to the diplomat at the US embassy in Libya for over a day after his call the ambassador was murdered. How weird is that???

Bill must be chafing at seeing his wife get screwed by another man. Twice. And a man who ought to be serving coffee at meetings

Neither little barry bastard boy nor the clintoon hag make the fianl decision who will be the democrip’s nominee or who will be the next pResident. That is below their pay grade, and the American people don’t make that decision any longer, either.

Then you can choose not to read it. There is; however, no deceit. It is what it is. If you don’t want to go to the page, then I understand. It’s your choice and I respect that, but in fairness you really should back off on the word “deceit” when everything is straightforward.

” [Hilary] may even end up telling the truth to try and save herself.”

I wouldn’t go THAT far, but she may put out some info damaging to BHO. I really don’t think these people are any longer capable of telling or even identifying ‘the truth.’ They have long since sold their souls to the gods of political power.

First of all, I didn’t post it. Second, if I were to post what I have written in full, then legally the content belongs to Free Republic rather than me. If people don’t want to go to my blog, no one is forcing them to click on the link.

For the record, I don’t make any money off of it, so the only reason I write is to express my opinions for the sake of discussion. I don’t quite understand how someone posting excerpts from my blog, and having people click on the link is “at the expense” of Free Republic. Last time I checked, that was the reason Free Republic was created.

You are most welcome to never read, post, comment on, or reply to anything I have written in the past or will ever write in the future. What I will do is to make sure I never waste my time conversing with you again. Good day.

Clicked on the link and read it from the blog site.....just because. Other than that, Biden??? Really. Not sure I agree with that one. Everyone knows Biden is an idiot, even the left knows that. Could there be someone else they want to come forward after they destroy Clinton's chances?

No, but I reckon you're a looter. Please explain why you have the right to take the product of someone else's mind and do with it as you please.

We both know you do not have that right and so you simply name call when you can't have your way. BTW, feel free to actually write something original yourself and post it here instead of whining about not being given the product of someone else's labor.

Please explain why you have the right to take the product of someone else's mind and do with it as you please.

Well, Zippy.. I don't want to do anything with it. Homeboy wants to be a FReeper.. he can write his stuff right here and have it read by a much larger audience than will ever visit some crap-ass low-rent blog. OR.. he can con some sucka into excerpting it for him (like you did, sockpuppet) and gain three dollars from the hits he may get thereby.

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